a) The inner
door in LT1 was jamming on one of the mats, so the mat has been removed.

b) The main entrance doors are still to be replaced; AB is to check
with HoD at the next Building Users Meeting on the 30th November.

ACTION
AB

c) It was confirmed that the lights in the lifts have now been
replaced.

d) Building Access; Enquiries have been made to lowering the
cotag card entry points to enable people in wheelchairs to reach.

e) Other issues that were raised were that the tables in FW26 which
are removable can easily be replaced with ones that are more user friendly.

3.4 MAL reported that she sent the email concerning mumps put after
being advised to by the health and safety division to help settle peoples
rising concerns.

4 First
Aid and Accidents

4.1 NRO47 –
Whilst cycling along JJ Thomson Avenue a cyclist impacted a large dark object which
was blocking the pathway, despite breaking he impacted the object, no first aid
was necessary but this may be hazardous for other users. It seems the object
was the new “safety” measure being constructed to make the junction safer.

4.2 The
chairman confirmed that 4 First Aiders and 6 other members of the lab attended
a course in Epipen assistance and administration, and this training is valid
for 3 years.

5. Workplace Assessments

5.1 PB is
still reviewing those he has received, and more are still expected.

6 Fire

6.1 A letter
confirming Martin McDonnell as our new FSM must be sent in to the Fire Office.

ACTION
CM

6.2 AB
confirmed that the positions on the wall for the Evac chairs are in place, but
is awaiting the Evac chair training to take place before mounting them. PB is
to chase up when training is likely to take place.

ACTION
PB

7. Building Matters

7.1 AB
reported that he is in the process of liaising with the architects concerning
the health and safety issues that were raised due to the faulty fitting of the
showers in the building.

ACTION
AB

8. Building Matters

8.1) AB
relayed to the group an incident which recently occurred where a rucksack was
dropped from the second floor walkway on to the street. Luckily no one was
harmed in the incident, but AB pointed out that this is an issue we must
address as it is a risk that if anything is dropped accidentally by anyone
walking on the higher floors, due to there being no kickboards and large gaps
in the walkways, that someone walking in the street area could be injured.
Several committee members suggested that a clear material such as Perspex would
not ruin the aesthetics of the building, but would greatly improve the safety
risks. The area is also not child friendly so fixing this problem would open up
possibilities for Science open days. AB is to look into kickboard and the
possibilities that are available.

ACTION
AB

8.2) At the
“West Cambridge – Children” meeting there was considerable concern about the
lack of road markings, as there was no indication as to what people should do,
e.g. which are parking areas. The full time DSO’s present pointed out that the
roads were covered by the Health and Safety at work regulations. As such, the
roads are to be marked.

8.3 CAPE

There is a great deal of concern over the haul
road junction now that the CAPE building work is underway.

a) The chicane
which is being constructed should be manageable by most cyclists, but we are
not yet sure whether it is OK for wheelchair users.

b) There is
no additional lighting or signage for cyclists, and with new barriers going up
this needs to be addressed. PB asked if any lighting from WGB can be redirected
and AB confirmed that this would in fact dazzle other road users and would not
be able to take this from the roof instead. The barriers are to be there for at
least 9 months so we need a long term solution to the problem. The general
opinion was that reflective tape on the barriers concerned would be an easy and
effective solution. This is CAPE’s responsibility. AB is to relay our thoughts
to Andrew Gordon.

ACTION
AB

c) All site
vehicles are to be parked on site or at park and cycle and should be sticking
to a 5mph speed limit.

d) The
delivery lorries are also churning up the grass at the back of WGB. AB to bring
this to Andrew Gordon’s attention.

8.3 MAL’s
report on the West Cambridge Users meeting brought up the following issues:

a) Street
lighting: Is to be upgraded in September 2005, by replacing the lamps
standards.

b) Coton
Footpath: The planned work on the Coton Footpath is awaiting signature from St Johns College before this can go ahead.

c) The hedge
outside WGB was reported as being too high.

d) Proposals
for a bus shelter on JJ Thomson Avenue have been rejected as it would spoil the
line of the road. There may be one on another stop further down, but this is
yet to be confirmed.

e) The CCTV
contract has been signed, so more CCTV cameras will be going up on site.

f) Progress
is being made with regards to the road markings on JJ Thomson Avenue.

9. Any other business

None.

Dates of the future meetings:The next meetings will be on the 15th of
December. Please note that the February 2005 meeting is cancelled due to staff
absences and shortage of meeting rooms.